European giants Italy suffered a shock in the first match, and only 23 seconds into the battle with Albania, suffered a lightning loss of goals, the fastest goal loss record in European countries. Although the final 2-1 reversal, but this embarrassing start is still unforgettable to the fans. It is worth mentioning that Italy harvested a key goal by substituting for the injured Nicolò Lubale, and the player is also the highlight of the Inter midfield in the national team lineup, highlighting the lack of talent in the forward line.
During the course of the match, Italy dominated 66% of the possession and had 16 shots on goal, twice as many as their opponents. However, the strikers seemed to have lost their shooting boots, with the goals coming from midfielders Bastiani and Nicolou Barre. Nicolouballe's goal brought the national team's total to 10, making him the only player with a double-double. Meanwhile, star striker Schickamaka has scored only one goal in 17 attempts, while wing forward Federico Gorky Aicha has scored only seven goals in 48 attempts.
On the other hand, the substitute striker Ledigu, with 4 goals in 9 shots, is far more efficient. Now, will Italian coach Spaletti give the Argentine "naturalized soldier" more chances to show himself?
